Alberto

Gonzalez

An expected move. Gonzalez has a pretty lousy .241/.281/.317 batting line in the big leagues, but will add some versatility off the Rangers’ bench.

He’s just getting the night off. Alberto Gonzalez will make the start at second base while Elvis Andrus slides into the leadoff spot.

Gonzalez, a non-roster invitee, is hitting .293 (12-for-41) with one home run and seven RBI during Cactus League play. The 28-year-old owns an underwhelming .241/.281/.317 batting line over 908 plate appearances in the majors, so he isn’t fantasy relevant.

It’s just a simple off day for Andrus, who had started every game thus far. Alberto Gonzalez is playing shortstop.

Beltre went 2-for-2 with a double and a run scored before exiting. The Rangers have yet to confirm the injury or the severity. Alberto Gonzalez replaced him in the lineup.

Just a way to give Andrus a bit of a breather. Alberto Gonzalez will start in his place at shortstop.

Beltre experienced some discomfort running on the artificial turf Monday night, so the Rangers don’t want to take any chances given his history of hamstring issues. He could possibly sit out Wednesday’s matinee, as well. Alberto Gonzalez will start in his place Tuesday night.

Gonzalez, 28, batted just .215/.256/.283 with a .539 OPS over 267 plate appearances this season. The Padres also plan to release Jeremy Hermida later this week as they arrange their 40-man roster in anticipation of December’s Rule 5 Draft.

Gonzalez posted a rough .215/.256/.283 batting line in 267 plate appearances this year for San Diego. The 28-year-old will now go on the hunt for a minor league deal.

The 28-year-old batted just .215/.256/.283 with a .539 OPS over 267 plate appearances this past season. But, he can play a variety of positions and will have a shot to crack the Opening Day roster as a utility player.